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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

What Three Early 2026 D2 Football Preseason Polls Tell Us

What Three Early 2026 D2 Football Preseason Polls Tell Us https://t.co/vkHWbX40KH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2026

Rattlers!! VOTE for the FAMU Marching 100 in the 2026 USA Today Best College Marching Band poll

Public voting runs daily until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET on the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards page. Active Nominees: The 20 Contenders on the active 2026 leaderboard include groups like the University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Band, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, and North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote DAILY for band to remain competitive in the rankings!!!

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 29, 2026

The Eagles are back at the nest!

The Eagles are back at the nest!#eaglepride #meac pic.twitter.com/qkFRkReKY1
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) July 29, 2026

Travis Hunter's return to the field is a team effort for the Jaguars | Juston Lewis

After being sidelined for 9 months by a season-ending knee injury, #Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter returned to the practice field of the Miller Electric Center.

A look at his first day, including a color-coded schedule specifically mapping his camp reps: https://t.co/8Mkyd1T4tr
— Juston W. Lewis (@JustonLewis_) July 29, 2026

The Jermaine Woods Elite Camp is almost here!🔰

The Jermaine Woods Elite Camp is almost here!🔰

📅 August 2
👥 Grades 6-12

🚨 Limited spots left—don’t miss out on this opportunity! Register today by scanning the QR code or using the link on the graphic.

Register today at https://t.co/8Bs23295r4 #BEHOLD🔰 pic.twitter.com/mnH84vzsb2
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) July 29, 2026

Grambling State Unveils 2026 Volleyball Slate🏐

Grambling State Unveils 2026 Volleyball Slate🏐@gsutigers_vb | #GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯https://t.co/YVSmlFLqIZ
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) July 29, 2026

HBCU Polls: Coaches give preseason nod to SCSU. Can Bulldogs be the first to repeat since the 2018 and 2019 seasons?

HBCU Polls: Coaches give preseason nod to SCSU. Can Bulldogs be the first to repeat since the 2018 and 2019 seasons? https://t.co/pjQxw3YHaM pic.twitter.com/UC9kpvvTpR
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) July 29, 2026

Bowie State Student-Athletes Represent Bulldogs at 2026 CIAA SAAC Summer Summit

Bowie State Student-Athletes Represent Bulldogs at 2026 CIAA SAAC Summer Summit#BulldogNation | #BiteDown https://t.co/sCbRgrBaR9
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) July 29, 2026

Morgan State, Alabama State to play in 2027 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff | Kevin Kelley

Morgan State, Alabama State to play in 2027 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoffhttps://t.co/thxQTDribD
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) July 28, 2026

It is here!! Thanks for your continued support!! #ALLIN | Quinn Gray Sr.

It is here!! Thanks for your continued support!! #ALLIN #RestoreTheStrike pic.twitter.com/YwkcP1j5G6
— Quinn Gray Sr. (@CoachQGray) July 28, 2026

Philadelphia cheesesteak shops roll out royal welcome for LeBron James | Odafe Oghen

Philadelphia is welcoming LeBron James the local way. Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's are honoring the NBA legend with a renamed cheesesteak, VIP treatment and a grilling invitation.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/gHjKekxNws
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 27, 2026

UM student hospitalized due to alleged fraternity hazing, 3 arrested | Katie Karlson

UM student hospitalized due to alleged fraternity hazing, 3 arrested https://t.co/fX7KX8KCDL via @The Miami Hurricane
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2026

A Secret Service agent is among three men charged after prosecutors say an alleged fraternity hazing ritual nearly killed a University of Miami student. The agent has been placed on administrative leave.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/lhHYsOBRct
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 28, 2026

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick to lead Delaware State and Norfolk State in second HBCU Battle of the Legends clash | Brandon Caldwell

The HBCU Battle of the Legends returns to Philadelphia. Michael Vick's Norfolk State and DeSean Jackson's Delaware State will square off again at Lincoln Financial Field after last year's nationally televised debut.

More #OnTheGrio: https://t.co/KEcu5L7Abg
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 28, 2026

What’s really anti-Black? The bonnet ban debate keeps getting bigger as Nikole Hannah-Jones and more weigh in | Kay Wicker

The Tuskegee dress code debate is growing beyond bonnets and du-rags. Nikole Hannah-Jones and others are now asking bigger questions about class, anti-Blackness, Black hair and HBCUs.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/TOVskNOzVn
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 28, 2026

Educators, alumni, students and social media users are weighing in after Tuskegee University unveiled a dress code banning bonnets, du-rags, pajamas and more in campus spaces.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/Ms2VtELccw
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 27, 2026

Tuskegee University students face new rules for what they wear, how they use their phones, and class attendance.

Now, people want to know where professional preparation ends and respectability politics begin.

Read More #OnTheGrio https://t.co/PfcrV7LZoP
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 26, 2026

Catch Howard University President Emeritus Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick on WHUR 96.3, Howard University Radio, throughout this afternoon to hear more about the University’s student enrollment concerns.

Tune in to 96.3 WHUR or Listen live online at the following link:… pic.twitter.com/7uBD5QHCjm
— Howard University (@HowardU) July 29, 2026

Jackson State football starts practice today. Here's what you need to know | Tia Reid

Jackson State football starts practice today. Here's what you need to know https://t.co/dT5GLXgLpc
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 29, 2026

New York opens college pathway at SUNY and CUNY for disenrolled Howard students | Peter Kerich

New York is stepping in to help students impacted by Howard University's disenrollment decision. Eligible students can seek expedited admission to SUNY and CUNY, with an $800 enrollment credit.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/SU2OUT16NH
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 28, 2026

Howard University has reinstated 46 incoming freshmen after initially removing 502 students from its fall class over financial and enrollment deadlines. Hundreds of families still awaiting decisions as the Fall semester approaches.

Read More #OnTheGrio https://t.co/ooVJUg1kku
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 27, 2026

Ivy League schools received 178 times more foundation funding than HBCUs, report finds | Odafe Oghen

A renewed report found Ivy League schools received 178 times more foundation funding than HBCUs between 2015 and 2019, highlighting a persistent philanthropy gap.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/gcal6fpnvt
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 29, 2026

Inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic aims to make Morehouse-Clark Atlanta rivalry a destination event | Odafe Oghen

The inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic is bringing live performances, the DTLR HBCU Welcome Back Tour and a renewed spotlight to the Morehouse-Clark Atlanta rivalry.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/6INKTIfAyB
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 29, 2026

Hampton's Allen, N.C. A&T's Kennedy Chosen To Stats Perform HBCU National Player Of The Year Watch List

Ready to put the country on notice 👊@NCATFootball Elijah Kennedy and @hupirates_fb Omari Allen have been named to the preseason watch list for the Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Year Award#CAAFB https://t.co/pPH8es8b10 pic.twitter.com/yyJHrudICf
— CAA Football (@CAAFootball) July 29, 2026

Tennessee State DC Cedric Thornton says beating Jackson State is 'nonnegotiable' | Tia Reid

Tennessee State DC Cedric Thornton says beating Jackson State is 'nonnegotiable' https://t.co/g8XMYAn7pJ
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 29, 2026

Date changes made for 2026 DI Women’s Soccer Championship

Date changes made for 2026 DI Women’s Soccer Championship. https://t.co/x1RmD7i9DP
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) July 29, 2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 🏐🔥🐾

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 🏐🔥🐾

The Lady Panthers open the 2026 season with the Lady Panther Volleyball Invitational on September 4th!#GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU pic.twitter.com/aPFZ0bipbY
— Clark Atlanta Panthers 🐾 (@CAUAthletics) July 29, 2026

ATL Labor Day Classic Launches a New Era for Morehouse-Clark Atlanta Football Rivalry | Kyle T. Mosley

For over 100 years these teams have clashed in the AUC! Experience the first ATL Labor Classic between the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College hosting the Panthers of Clark Atlanta! @hbculegends

The rundown: https://t.co/xrk7wSGF8a pic.twitter.com/eiLNhHOlXG
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 29, 2026

FAMU Volleyball Sets Sights on Repeat SWAC Title With Rugged 2026 Slate

FAMU Volleyball Sets Sights on Repeat SWAC Title With Rugged 2026 Slate https://t.co/ZiXLWpmKwa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2026

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Grab your foursome, become a sponsor, and join us for the 15th Annual Golf Classic

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻! ⛳️

Grab your foursome, become a sponsor, and join us for the 15th Annual Golf Classic.

Every swing helps support Bowie State Athletics. 🖤💛#BulldogNation | #BiteDown pic.twitter.com/hbAyWG1Icq
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) July 28, 2026